Bangkok's 'Can Fly' Team Presents Governor Hopeful

Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a prominent political figure, announced Pasapong Chaiwirinyavanich as the gubernatorial candidate for the "Bangkok Can Fly" group in the upcoming Bangkok elections. At the launch, they unveiled ambitious plans aimed at transforming Bangkok into a "city of happiness" with safety, cleanliness, and strength as key priorities. The campaign highlights innovative solutions, such as importing 1,000 flying cars from China, funded mutually by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and private investors.

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The campaign also champions the "Drinkable Saen Saep Canal" initiative, which seeks to purify a 47.5 km stretch of canal using advanced filtration technologies, ensuring safe water for public use within six months. Other economic and social proposals include the joint purchase of crude oil refineries to reduce local fuel prices and enhancements in veteran support payments by 3,000 baht monthly. Initiatives to boost community welfare feature the establishment of kitchens in all 50 districts of Bangkok and performance-based bonuses for BMA employees.

These proposals aim to address both infrastructure and lifestyle improvements within the city. The policies emphasize technological innovation and community engagement as core strategies. Another bold initiative involves selecting talented Bangkok residents for suborbital space trips, significantly funded by private investment. This proposition underscores the group's forward-thinking and aspirational vision for Bangkok's global standing.

As Pasapong's candidacy gains visibility, these initiatives have garnered mixed reactions. Analysts note the innovative approach but raise questions about feasibility and funding sources. Public and expert opinions are divided, with some expressing excitement over the futuristic vision, while others call for more detailed implementation strategies.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · Thai PBS · 21 May 2026